Lots of stars - Joe Biden pays tribute to Billy Crystal and Queen Latifah
Lots of glamor at the White House: US President Joe Biden received several celebrities at the government headquarters. Hollywood actor Billy Crystal (75), US opera diva Renée Fleming (64) and rapper Queen Latifah (53) appeared at the White House on Sunday evening - shortly before receiving the prestigious Kennedy Center Lifetime Achievement Awards.
The other two award winners - singer Dionne Warwick (82) and Brit Barry Gibb (76), former singer of the Bee Gees - also made a detour to Biden before the award ceremony.
The US President paid detailed tribute to the work of the five artists. He described Crystal, for example, as an "American showman with a heart of gold" and Queen Latifah as a gifted storyteller.
The Kennedy Center, named after former President John F. Kennedy, is the largest cultural institution in the US capital. Previous award winners include Meryl Streep, Aretha Franklin, Robert De Niro, George Lucas, Tom Hanks and Sting. Last year, Hollywood star George Clooney, the rock band U2 and soul singer Gladys Knight were among the honorees.
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- The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., a prominent cultural institution, hosts annual Lifetime Achievement Awards, as previously honored stars like Meryl Streep and Sting.
- The upcoming awards ceremony will include notable figures like Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick, and Barry Gibb, all expected to receive this prestigious recognition.
- Joe Biden, the U.S. President, praised Billy Crystal during a recent visit to the government center, commending him as an "American showman with a heart of gold."
- Hailing from Hollywood, Billy Crystal joined forces with US opera diva Renée Fleming and rapper Queen Latifah for a private meeting with President Biden before receiving their awards.
- Similar to Crystal, singer Dionne Warwick and Brit Barry Gibb, former lead singer of the Bee Gees, will also meet with the president before their ceremony appearances.
- The Kennedy Center Lifetime Achievement Awards recognize the remarkable contributions made by artists in various fields, including film, music, and theater actors.
- The upcoming event is expected to attract an impressive lineup of stars, as People magazine repeatedly ranks award-winning performers like Queen Latifah among its most influential celebrities.
- Barry Gibb, along with his family group, the Bee Gees, achieved immense success with their distinctive brand of pop and disco music, earning them a permanent place in American music history.
- As respected musicians and Hollywood stars, artists like Dionne Warwick, Barbara Gibb, and their family continue to inspire new generations in the U.S. and beyond, maintaining the legacy of music and movie stars in the USA.
Source: www.stern.de
